Cool new Canon flash
The new Canon 470EX Flash can *automatically* set the bounce angle of the head: http://learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2018/speedlite-470ex-ai/speedlite-470ex-ai-revolutionary-ai-bounce.shtml?categoryId=12
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Using 2 580EXII's with ETTL II for more power/quicker recycling
I'm going to be at a fashion show where I'll be photographing models walking down the runway. I don't know the specifics of the lighting but want to be prepared. I have previously had success with using a single 580EX on my 5DMk3. However, I had to...
disfuctional exposure
Hi everyone! I'm having an exposure issue with my speedlight 600ex rt. I have two speedlights, same model and they both have the same issue after a year of use. No matter the adjust i select on manual mode it always give me full power. and it always ...
ST-E3-RT not firing groups simultaneously?
Hi I have two 600EX-RT on my ST-E3-RT. When both flashes is set to group A, they fire simultaneously. If I set one flash to group A and another to group B, then group B flashes a half second later. Can't figure out if I touched a setting on the ST-E...
80D and 580EX II
I have had these items for a number of months and am trying to learn more. I have some basic questions. First, I understand that in order to use the 580EX II as a Slave with the 80D, the built-in flash is used as the Master. That's fine. Suppose I...
Canon confidence...
About 12 years ago, I purchased a Canon camera and a couple lens, a Canon speedlite and other accessories. Just two months ago I purchased a new camera, a Canon again. All from a authorized Canon dealers.I was checking my speedlite and cables comp...
Resolved! 420EX as optical slave issues
My 420EX works fine as optical slave with Canon on-camera flash as the trigger. However it does not fire with Yongnuo 600EX-RTII. I am thinking that the optical sensor of the 420EX should sense any flash and be triggered to fire. Am I not correct in ...
600ex rt high speed sync and strobes - Please HELP!
Hi- I'm new to photography and am struggling with what seems to be a simple problem but isn't. I have a 600ex rt and 2 strobes (Alienbees B800) I would like to shoot in high speed flash (shutter speed over 1/200) I tried putting my 600ex rt in manua...
Can’t change settings on 600ex-rt in manual mode.
All the sudden my 600ex-rt is only firing at 1/1 no matter what setting I put it on. It’s doing the same on multi too but not e-ttl. It seem to change after I switched the batteries. Has Anyone come across this issue and been able to fix it?
580EX -> Off Camera Shoe Cord 2 -> 6D Mark II
580EX -> Off Camera Shoe Cord 2 -> 6D Mark IIWill this configuration work?
Canon 430ex rt III as a master and Canon 600ex rt ii as its slave?
I have a 600ex rt ii and would like to use it as a slave in conjunction with a 430 ex rt III, which would be the master, through the radio triggering. Is this possible, thanks!
Syl Arena's Speedlighter's handbook
I put a qustion on his blog and Syl Replied: "Thanks for asking. Yes, a third edition of the ‘Speedliter’s Handook’ will publish in mid-2018. I wish that I could wave a magic wand and make the process move more quickly!" So we just need to be patient...
Trouble with speedlite 600EX RT
My flash fires sometimes and sometimes not. Both on camera and even when I press the red ligt and the flash is not connected to the camera. Same with new and old batteries and whatever I do. The flash seems to think it was fired when it is not cause ...
Speedlite 430EX II contact problem
Hi guys, I'm new here and needed some answers because I cant find anything Im looking for. I've had an 1200D and 430EX II for 3 years now and they were working quite fine until today; the flash stopped firing. The flash is working by itself and test ...
High Speed sync, off camera compatibility issues.
I have a Canon 7D Mark ii, Pocket wizard plus iv's and several Canon 550 EX speedlites. I want high speed sync entirely off camera on multiple speedlites. High speed sync is only working when the speedlite is on the cameras hot shoe. I was informed ...
